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Kaprizov Hat Trick Leads Wild Past Panthers 4-1 — 1dKaprizov scored his first hat trick of the season—and seventh career—as Minnesota beat Florida 4-1; Boldy struck 53 seconds in.

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Elko Calls Texas A&M Fan Site ‘Cesspool’ After Loss — 1dAfter a 27-6 loss at Missouri on Oct. 10, 2026, Mike Elko called TexAgs "Billy's cesspool"; Billy Liucci called the shot a wildly unnecessary misstep.

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Kaprizov scores twice as Wild beat Bruins 4-1 — Oct 4, 2026Kirill Kaprizov scored twice, including a power-play goal and empty-netter, as the Wild beat the Bruins 4-1 in St. Paul to open 2-0.

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Elena Vasquez Bruins gave up too many chances and the empty netter sealed it for Minnesota.

Arcadia house of horrors exposes California surrogacy free-for-all — 4dZhang and Xuan face abuse and conspiracy charges after 21 children were linked to their mansion. Prosecutors describe beatings on camera. Defense cites a right to a large family. Experts call the industry a Wild West.

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Red Sox Eye Second Straight Winter Offensive Upgrades — 6dOutscored 18-2 in a second straight Wild Card exit to the Yankees, the Red Sox will again target offense after Breslow said the lineup did not slug.

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Tom Gallagher Fenway rewards lefty power and smart contact hitters. Building around that while giving the prospects time to develop is the right approach.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Matt Dumba retires after 13 NHL seasons — 4dMatt Dumba is retiring after 13 NHL seasons and 748 games with five teams, including 10 seasons with the Minnesota Wild. A 2020 King Clancy Trophy winner, he was also recognized for his advocacy for inclusion and his role in founding the Hockey Diversity Alliance.

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Northwestern defeats Ball State 45-14Sports — 3dNorthwestern dominated Ball State 45-14 in its homecoming game, with quarterback Aidan Chiles throwing for 272 yards and three touchdowns and receiver Griffin Wilde catching eight passes for 144 yards. The Wildcats’ defense also kept steady pressure on Ball State’s quarterback to help secure the decisive win.

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Phillies Rule Arraez Out of Wild Card Roster — Sep 28, 2026Arraez is off the Phillies' Wild Card roster after he tried to hit Monday and could not; Mattingly said they crossed that bridge on his Sept. 24 ankle sprain.

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Tom Gallagher At least they left the door open for Arraez if the series goes longer.

Riley Homer Gives Braves Game 1 Wild Card Win — Sep 29, 2026Austin Riley's three-run homer off Jhoan Duran in the eighth gave Atlanta a 5-3 NL Wild Card Game 1 win after Don Mattingly used his closer in the seventh.

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Dana Whitfield Riley's homer was clutch but Mattingly burning Duran early really cost the Marlins that game.

Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card Games Set for 8 p.m. — Sep 27, 2026The Yankees–Red Sox best-of-three Wild Card Series will have prime-time games at Yankee Stadium, with all potential games carried on NBC and Peacock. MLB’s 2026 Wild Card Series runs Tuesday through Thursday, with games across NBC Sports platforms and Spanish-language coverage on Universo and Univision.

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Maya Lindstrom Yankee Stadium hosting all these games should give the Yankees the edge they need in this series.

Restaurants Highlight Fall Menus, Historic Dining, Holiday EventsLifestyle — 5dRestaurant and food features spotlight seasonal fall and holiday dining, from The Apple Barn’s autumn treats and Wild Blue’s Thanksgiving and New Year’s offerings to Lancaster’s winter pie-and-pea social. They also celebrate enduring regional favorites, including Birmingham’s Niki’s West cafeteria and a Bucks County tavern known for snapper soup.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

2-0 Bruins Visit Minnesota for Wild Home Opener — Oct 3, 2026Minnesota beat 2-0 Boston 4-1 in its home opener; Kaprizov scored twice and DiPietro made 26 saves in his first NHL start since 2022.

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Dana Whitfield Minnesota should use home ice and that Nashville win to test the Bruins backup goalie early.

I-10 widening begins on 11-mile Arizona stretchTravel — 5dConstruction has begun on the third segment of Arizona’s 26-mile I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor project, adding lanes and new or rebuilt interchanges along an 11-mile stretch between Loop 202 and the Gila River. The project is intended to ease congestion between Phoenix and Casa Grande, with completion expected by late 2029.

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Rodeo Events Showcase Riders Across Four StatesSports — 5dRodeo stories highlight competitors’ dedication at every level: college student Tyler McCauley balances electrician training with competition, while the Whitehorse brothers continue a winning run in wild horse racing. Other coverage spotlights Rosewood Services’ therapeutic rodeo and Miss Rodeo Texas Callie Welty, who is using her platform to share her story and advocate for others.

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Yankees leave Aaron Judge off wild-card roster — Sep 28, 2026The Yankees left Aaron Judge off their wild-card roster against the Red Sox, opting for caution despite his late push to return from a right calf strain. Giancarlo Stanton, Trent Grisham and Ryan Weathers made the roster, and Judge could return if New York advances.

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Elena Vasquez Keeping Judge sidelined is the smart call to protect that calf even if it weakens the lineup against Boston.

Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Yankees Host Red Sox in Wild Card Rematch — Sep 25, 2026Boston’s four-game Fenway sweep of the Yankees sparked a 32-5 run and first 15-game streak since 1946; the Wild Card rematch starts Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.

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Elena Vasquez Yankees should take this series at home despite Judge's status, their pitching depth looks stronger than Boston's right now.

Bruins End Losing Streak With 6-1 Win Over UtahSports — Oct 3, 2026The Boston Bruins lost their first game of the season in Minnesota, where the Wild’s power play outperformed Boston’s, then followed with a 4-1 home loss to Ottawa marked by costly mistakes. Boston’s top returning scorers remained without a goal through the Ottawa game.

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Wild Extend GM Guerin With Hughes Contract Talks Ongoing — Sep 22, 2026Guerin took GM of the Year with 37 of 40 first-place votes; the Wild then signed him to a multi-year extension after a second-round run.

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Chris Dalton Hoping the front office stability helps close the deal on Hughes soon so they can keep pushing for a Cup with Kaprizov.

Padres start Michael King to even NLDS against Brewers — Oct 4, 2026The Padres will turn to Michael King against Brewers rookie Logan Henderson in Game 2 of the NLDS, seeking to even the series after Milwaukee won the opener 3-2. King enters off a dominant seven-inning shutout in the wild-card round, while the Brewers look to build on their late-game comeback and home-field advantage.

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Sam Okafor Brewers have that home edge after their late rally, so San Diego needs to score early before Milwaukee gets rolling again.

Former Rep. Wild Criticizes Crockett for Skipping Talarico in PAC Endorsements — Sep 30, 2026Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is facing criticism after her political action committee left James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, off a list of candida… — by Andrew Powell

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Priya Raman Talarico deserves the same backing as others on the list if Crockett wants to build real unity.

Schlittler to Start Yankees’ Wild Card Opener — Sep 25, 2026Cam Schlittler capped a dominant season with a 1.95 ERA and 239 strikeouts, strengthening his Cy Young case and giving the Yankees a proven weapon against Boston after his eight scoreless innings in last year’s Wild Card series. New York is weighing his heavy workload as it sets its playoff rotation, while his shortened final start drew criticism from some fans who accused the team of protecting his ERA.

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MLB Divisional Round Opens After Wild-Card Eliminations — Oct 2, 2026The 2026 MLB divisional round is underway, with coverage highlighting early ALDS action and previewing the day’s games, alongside updates on Cincinnati’s roster and arbitration outlook. Other baseball coverage spotlights speed-first hitter Chandler Simpson as a counterpoint to analytics-driven play and profiles prospects from South Carolina’s Fall Games.

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Chris Dalton Simpson's speed game is a smart way to push back against all the launch angle hype.

Sports Shows Debate MLB, NFL, NBA — Oct 1, 2026The Braves eliminated the Phillies with a 6-2 win in Game 3 of their wild-card series, with Philadelphia’s decision to start Aaron Nola drawing scrutiny. Elsewhere in the MLB postseason, commentators debated whether the Dodgers slighted Yoshinobu Yamamoto by choosing Tarik Skubal to start Game 1 of the NLDS.

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MLB Wild Card Series Opens After Tropicana Finale — Sep 23, 2026The Cubs and Red Sox’ final 2026 regular-season series faces weather-related schedule changes, including a Friday doubleheader and the possibility of moving games to a neutral site. Alex Bregman is back in the Cubs’ lineup despite facial fractures, as Chicago enters the final stretch battling for the top National League Wild Card spot.

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